长江口外羽状锋的屏障效应及其对水下三角洲塑造的影响

Based on data obtained from the survey of the Yangtze River Estuarine front, a detailed analysis of the frontal surface structure, position, intensity and seasonal variations is presented. From the frontal surface structure and water densities of both sides of the front, a formula of frontal surface barrier force is deduced based on the hydrostatic principle, which suggests the barrier effects of estuarine plume front. Furthermore, the correlation analysis between barrier effects and underwater topography indicates the plume front effects on the submerged delta development. That is, the average frontal surface position prevents the submerged delta from further extending eastward, the front movement with flood and ebb causes the submerged delta to slant eastward gently, and the seasonal variations of frontal intensity restricts the submerged delta cycle of summer deposition/winter erosion.